How old are your ears?

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As we age, we lose not only sensitivity but range. Take this simple test.

How old are your ears?

 

Here’s an evaluation of sound measurement apps

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A good look at basic to complex noise measurement apps to be used in conjunction with an external microphone.

Noise measurement app evaluations

 

Office kitchen appliances too noisy? Someone did something about it…

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Says it’s a muffler for the coffee grinder but it has myriad applications.

Coffee grinder muffler

OSHA requires employers pay for personal noise control equipment

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Directives and Training material for personal noise control from OSHA

OSHA equipment purchase resonsibilites

Open plan for Universities? Not exactly quiet.

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Better think twice before expecting good noise control results from an open office plan.

Noisy Nightmare

 

Army’s Smart Earplugs, Big Noise OUT, Small Noise IN

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I can imagine there will be a lot of happy ears in the Army!

Army Active Eartplugs

While there may be no Noise Emergencies, there are Crises

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If you’ve ever been to O’Hare you know there are REAL noise problems……

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160118/ohare/noise-crisis-should-halt-ohare-expansion-reopen-runways-alderman

Your hearing loss safety board signs right here

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Everybody has one. The safety board shows emergency exit routes, eye wash station locations and rules for safe living. Well let’s ad some hearing loss prevention signs!

Hearing Loss Prevention Posters

Noise stress of open office plans

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Here’s a report on the stresses incurred due to noise by employees in open-office environments.

Performance and fatigue due to noise